Socorro County, NM

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2023 Population
16,308
0.881% 1-year decline
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
39.7
0.253% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
29%
5.14% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$47,556
16.8% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$143,200
7.91% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
5,625
9.88% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Socorro County, NM had a population of 16.3k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $47,556. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Socorro County, NM declined from 16,453 to 16,308, a −0.881% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,699 to $47,556, a 16.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Socorro County, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (32.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (25.5%), White (Hispanic) (19.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.51%).

None of the households in Socorro County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Socorro County, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Socorro County, NM are New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (310 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Socorro County, NM was $143,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Socorro County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Socorro County, NM was 3 cars per household.

About the photo: Snow Geese, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, Socorro County, New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Socorro County, NM is home to a population of 16.3k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.76% of Socorro County, NM residents were born outside of the country (939 people).

In 2023, there were 1.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.37k people) in Socorro County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.16k Two+ (Hispanic) and 3.14k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.1%
2023 Citizenship
96.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.1% of Socorro County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Socorro County, NM was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Socorro County, NM
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    5.37k ± 82
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    4.16k ± 738
  3. White (Hispanic)
    3.14k ± 710
50.3%
Hispanic Population
8.2k people

In 2023, there were 1.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.37k people) in Socorro County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.16k Two+ (Hispanic) and 3.14k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

50.3% of the people in Socorro County, NM are hispanic (8.2k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    128,832 ± 8,539 people
  2. Philippines
    5,882 ± 1,880 people
  3. Germany
    4,070 ± 1,565 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 128,832 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,882 and Germany with 4,070.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.76%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
939 people
5.49%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
904 people

As of 2023, 5.76% of Socorro County, NM residents (939 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Socorro County, NM was 5.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    355 ± 112
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    212 ± 152
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    83 ± 76

Socorro County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Socorro County, NM employs 5.63k people. The largest industries in Socorro County, NM are Educational Services (1,402 people), Retail Trade (631 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (612 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($86,818), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,455), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,357).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,740. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

5.63k
2023 Value
± 703
9.88%
1 Year growth
± 15.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Socorro County, NM grew at a rate of 9.88%, from 5.12k employees to 5.63k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Socorro County, NM, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (754 people), Management Occupations (583 people), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (389 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Socorro County, NM.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.63k
2023 Value
± 703
9.88%
1 Year growth
± 15.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Socorro County, NM grew at a rate of 9.88%, from 5.12k employees to 5.63k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Socorro County, NM, are Educational Services (1,402 people), Retail Trade (631 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (612 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Socorro County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Socorro County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$32,437
Median earning men ± $12,653
$30,057
Median earning women ± $11,413

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($95,234), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,607), and Public Administration ($53,409).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($55,625), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,536), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,459).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.72%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 16
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. 15
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 13
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $23.9k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $17.5k
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. $12.2k
    Retail Trade

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Education

In 2022, universities in Socorro County, NM awarded 310 degrees. The student population of Socorro County, NM in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 1,116 male students and 573 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Socorro County, NM are White (146 and 50.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (108 and 37.5%), Asian (11 and 3.82%), and Black or African American (8 and 2.78%).

The largest universities in Socorro County, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (310 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Socorro County, NM are Mechanical Engineering (61 and 19.7%), Computer Science (37 and 11.9%), and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (22 and 7.1%).

The median tuition cost in Socorro County, NM for a public four year colleges is $7,664 for in-state students and $24,918 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Socorro County, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,689 (66.1% men and 33.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,689 students enrolled in Socorro County, NM, 66.1% men and 33.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 789 records, of which 31.3% were women and 68.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 47 degrees awarded
  2. 26 degrees awarded
  3. 21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Socorro County, NM was Mechanical Engineering with 47 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
310 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology with 310 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 212 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Socorro County, NM, which is 2.16 times more than the 98 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 146 degrees mean that there were 1.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 108 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,664) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,394) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (454k), Some college (398k), and Secondary Education (257k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Socorro County, NM was $143,200 in 2023, which is 0.472 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $132,700 to $143,200, a 7.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Socorro County, NM is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Socorro County, NM have an average commute time of 14.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Socorro County, NM is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Median household income in Socorro County, NM is $47,556. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Socorro County, NM was Census Tract 9783.01 with a value of $59,575, followed by Census Tract 9782 and Census Tract 9783.03, with respective values of $50,068 and $47,112.

In 2023, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Socorro County, NM. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.58%.

Property

$143,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$21,652
$3,839
Median Property Taxes
±$457

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Socorro County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

73.5%
Homeownership
2023
64%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 73.5% of the housing units in Socorro County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9783.01
  2. Census Tract 9782
  3. Census Tract 9783.03

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Socorro County, NM was Census Tract 9783.01 with a value of $59,575, followed by Census Tract 9782 and Census Tract 9783.03, with respective values of $50,068 and $47,112.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Socorro County, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$47,556
Median Household Income
± $7,148
5.22k
Number of Households
± 561

In 2023, the median household income of the 5.22k households in Socorro County, NM grew to $47,556 from the previous year's value of $40,699.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Socorro County, NM is from New Mexico.
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in New Mexico
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2022, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.44% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (65.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (16%)
  3. Walked (8.99%)

In 2023, 65.6% of workers in Socorro County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16%) and those who walked to work (8.99%).

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Commute Time

14.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Socorro County, NM have a shorter commute time (14.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.08% of the workforce in Socorro County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Socorro County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Socorro County, NM have 3 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Socorro County, NM. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.58%.

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Poverty & Diversity

29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Socorro County, NM (4.5k out of 15.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Socorro County, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 36.8% of the children was living in poverty in Socorro County, NM. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.6%.

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Health

91.8% of the population of Socorro County, NM has health coverage, with 31.2% on employee plans, 37.3% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Socorro County, NM see 2363 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.6% increase from the previous year (2080 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2039 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 544 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,363 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Socorro County, NM

Primary care physicians in Socorro County, NM see an average of 2,363 patients per year. This represents a 13.6% increase from the previous year (2,080 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.21%
Uninsured
31.2%
Employer Coverage
37.3%
Medicaid
10.2%
Medicare
11.4%
Non-Group
1.77%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Socorro County, NM grew by 23.1% from 6.67% to 8.21%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 66.9 in Socorro County, NM.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.3% in Socorro County, NM.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.2% in Socorro County, NM.

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